Ollie Watkins can hit new heights under demanding Unai Emery at Aston Villa
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has been in the form of his life under Unai Emery in recent weeks but he still has another gear…
Stats & Tactics Archives: 03/2023
Jarrod Bowen shows Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey the way forward in 1-1 draw v West Ham
As Leon Bailey huffed and puffed his way through another disappointing performance for Aston Villa on Sunday (12 March), his West Ham equivalent, Jarrod Bowen,…
Danny Mills proven wrong about Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings after transformation under Unai Emery
Tyrone Mings has quickly become the heart of Unai Emery’s new era at Aston Villa, and his ability in possession of the ball has dramatically…
Unai Emery decision nearly cost Aston Villa dearly in 1-1 draw v West Ham United
Aston Villa battled their way to a well-earned point against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday. However, one decision from Unai Emery…
Leon Bailey woeful as Ollie Watkins shines – Aston Villa player ratings v West Ham
Aston Villa made it three Premier League games unbeaten with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against West Ham United at the London Stadium on Sunday. Ollie…
Aston Villa made right decision sacking Steven Gerrard and bringing in Unai Emery as European charge continues
It’s pretty crazy to think that Aston Villa are just five points off seventh place in the Premier League and a place in Europe before…
Unai Emery promising injury update on Boubacar Kamara reduces impact of Aston Villa selection nightmare
When Aston Villa midfielder Boubacar Kamara limped off the Villa Park pitch last week against Crystal Palace, the look of anguish on Unai Emery’s face…
Aston Villa should offer Ashley Young contract extension as Matty Cash battle continues
Although Ashley Young is now 37 years old and in the twilight years of his career, Aston Villa should look to get the chequebook out…
Bertrand Traore must recapture Aston Villa 2020/21 form to force Unai Emery into selection headache
Since cutting his loan short at Istanbul Badaksehir to return to Aston Villa in the January transfer window, Bertrand Traore is yet to be awarded…
New blow for Boubacar Kamara as Aston Villa injury timescale emerges
Aston Villa have been dealt a major blow to their faint European aspirations as midfielder Boubacar Kamara could miss their next five Premier League games…
Aston Villa transfer target Pedro Goncalves would be upgrade on Leon Bailey in attack
Aston Villa have been spotted scouting Sporting Lisbon winger Pedro Goncalves – a player who could provide the cutting edge that Leon Bailey has struggled…
Jacob Ramsey can fill Aston Villa midfield void after Boubacar Kamara injury
Aston Villa will have to overcome the odds to claim three points against West Ham this weekend with influential midfielder Boubacar Kamara sidelined with injury…
Aston Villa have finally started to master the passing art that Unai Emery demands
Since arriving as Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery has time and again urged his players to pass out from the back in order to launch…
Rio Ferdinand proven right about Matty Cash valuation claim after Aston Villa win v Crystal Palace
Matty Cash continued his terrific form for Aston Villa against Crystal Palace with a display packed with attacking verve – and once again justifying why…
Pass master Tyrone Mings shines – Three things learned in Aston Villa win v Crystal Palace
Aston Villa secured back-to-back wins in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory against ten-man Crytal Palace at Villa Park on Saturday (4 March). After…
Jacob Ramsey shines, Ollie Watkins absent – Aston Villa player ratings v Crystal Palace
Aston Villa made it consecutive wins in the Premier League as they edged out ten-man Crystal Palace 1-0 at Villa Park on Saturday (4 March).…
Keinan Davis goal drought in Championship has confirmed the worst fears of Aston Villa
If Aston Villa loanee Keinan Davis had hoped a spell at Championship side Watford would be the key to unlocking his full potential, he has…
Emi Buendia dogged defensive work for Aston Villa rewarded with Argentina call-up
Emi Buendia has long been touted as a creative attacking footballer, but for Aston Villa this season, his defensive work has come to the fore.…
Ollie Watkins added clinical edge vital to Aston Villa goalscoring form
Ollie Watkins has been in formidable goalscoring form in recent weeks having netted in five straight games for Aston Villa. Before this astonishing run, the…
Aston Villa predicted XI v Crystal Palace: Leon Bailey axed, John McGinn to start
Aston Villa host Crystal Palace on Saturday as Unai Emery’s side look to make it back-to-back wins after a run of three straight Premier League…